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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Appropriates the sum of $4,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to certified convention bureaus for the development of tourism, education, preservation, and promotion of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, of which not more than $500,000 shall be used for marketing expenses. Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for expenses relating to the Route 66 Centennial Celebration in accordance with the plan developed by the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission. Effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates a total of $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to support the 100th anniversary celebration of Route 66 in Illinois. Specifically, $4,000,000 will be provided as grants to certified convention bureaus for tourism development, education, preservation, and promotion of Route 66, with a maximum of $500,000 allocated for marketing expenses. An additional $1,000,000 will be used for expenses related to the Route 66 Centennial Celebration, following a plan developed by the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and aims to commemorate the historic highway's significance by supporting various initiatives that highlight its cultural and historical importance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 07/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2875&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2875.htm |
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